Director, Transportation Innovation & Cooperative Research

National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 126,880 - 198,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement and savings benefits

Paid holidays and personal leave

Job summary

The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is seeking a Program Director for Transportation Administration & Innovation in Washington, DC. The role involves leadership, program management, and oversight of various transportation research initiatives.

Key responsibilities include budget management, project delivery, and staff development. Candidates require a Ph.D. and extensive experience in transportation research management. This is a hybrid position with an expected on-site percentage of 60%.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of professional experience, five in a supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated management of applied research projects.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse portfolio of transportation research projects.
• Develop and manage budgets and staffing requirements.
• Oversee project portfolio performance and implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Asana

Job description

The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is seeking a Program Director for Transportation Administration & Innovation in Washington, DC. The role involves leadership, program management, and oversight of various transportation research initiatives.

Key responsibilities include budget management, project delivery, and staff development. Candidates require a Ph.D. and extensive experience in transportation research management. This is a hybrid position with an expected on-site percentage of 60%.